Zen Buddhism

Zen Buddhism focuses on attaining enlightenment (bodhi) through meditation as Siddharta Gautama did. It teaches that all human beings have the Buddha-nature, or the potential to attain enlightenment, within them, but the Buddha-nature been clouded by ignorance. To overcome this ignorance, Zen rejects the study of scriptures, religious rites, devotional practices, and good works in favor of meditation leading to a sudden breakthrough of insight and awareness of ultimate reality.
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Zen Buddhism. Smiling “Jizo”
Shoshin is a concept in Zen Buddhism meaning “beginner’s mind”. It refers to having an attitude of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions when studying a subject, even when studying at an advanced level, just as a beginner in that subject would.
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Japanese rendition of The 16 Arhats, or perfected disciples of the Buddha. They are venerated and admired in Zen Buddhism for their perfect conduct.
Where the Heart Beats: John Cage, Zen Buddhism, and the Inner Life of Artists
Where the Heart Beats: John Cage, Zen Buddhism, and the Inner Life of Artists by Kay Larson
I am a dreamer
Wabi Sabi is akin to Zen Buddhism in that being surrounded by natural, changing, unique objects helps us connect to our real world and escape potentially stressful distractions. Wiki